Identity-driven security

Quickly and easily adopt zero trust security with smallstep. Securely connect people and services on any platform, anywhere in the world.

New: Check out Step Certificates, an online certificate authority and related tools (all open source) for secure automated certificate management, so you can apply Zero Trust methodologies and run TLS everywhere.

The future is zero trust

Zero trust improves security and eliminates the need for VPNs and firewalls by moving access controls from the network perimeter to the data and software you’re trying to protect.

Identity is the new perimeter

The foundation of zero trust is the idea that identity, not location, is what matters most for security.

Authorize every request

Identity-based access control lets you precisely grant the authority necessary to do a job.

Application layer security

Integrating security at the application layer is architecturally simpler, easier to operate, and more secure.

What we do

Smallstep is currently working with select design partners on zero trust initiatives. We offer a comprehensive suite of infrastructure components and operational tools for building and maintaining zero trust systems.